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Maria Leis

Associate at Breakthrough Energy

Bio

I'm an Associate at Breakthrough Energy. Our aim is to inspire the world to develop and scale the critical solutions we need to reach net-zero emissions—so everyone can enjoy affordable, abundant clean energy. At Breakthrough Energy I'm focusing on EU policy as well as our Germany strategy. Among others, I'm following carbon management and sustainable aviation fuels. Previously, I've worked for the Volkswagen Group and Vestas Wind Systems in Public Affairs.

Highest Level of Education

Master's Degree

Current Job/Study field

Private sector

Nationality

Germany Flag Germany

Current employer

Breakthrough Energy

Education

  • International Politics and Business
    Copenhagen Business School From September 2017 to June 2019
  • Political Science and Economics
    Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster From September 2013 to September 2016

Area of expertise

Climate policy Energy policy Institutional/public affairs Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) Financial Regulation

Languages

  • English
  • German

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